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My Haraya Journey

Posted by: Marge Martinez | Posted on August 10, 2018. Posted in Journal.

My journey with Haraya is one for the books. I landed into it at the time when I was in transition and I was waiting for a leading from God on what direction to take. My initial plan was to work abroad, in Korea particularly. I already finished a short-course in Korean Language at that time and I was just waiting for a schedule of examination from an organization.

My former manager called me up and asked me if I wanted to try it out first while waiting for a job offer and I just showed up and said “Yes.” And the rest is history. I’ve been here since then, loving it more everyday.

Working with Haraya has been transformational. Coaching helped me a lot to get out of my comfort zone. It gave me clarity on my purpose and mission in life. And you really need a Coach, a Transformative one, to draw it out from you, which then inspires you to make an action. It will lead you into a vulnerable space, yes but when it does, it will open your mind to a possibility which you may think seems impossible.

And that’s what Transformative Coaching did to me. I became attuned to being who I am, what I really want and what makes it so important for me. And it gave me confidence that I can do it.

Looking back, I can’t just imagine that I’d be here now. Being in the space of discomfort zone is not so bad after all. It gives you excitement and at the same time scares you. And that what makes me come alive.

I am just blessed and grateful to God that He provided me “Haraya Coaching” which is significantly valuable in my being and very transformative too. Truly truly I say to you, He will use people for you to be equipped and add more value into what you’re doing in advancing His Kingdom.

Indeed God’s plans are better than ours. It says in Isaiah 55:8, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.”

And wherever God is leading you to, you just have to show up and be available. Because you don’t know how He can bring you to a place where He will use you effectively.

Just want to end this with a song in Frozen sang by Anna, that stuck in my head as I was writing this blog. It reminded me of how transformative Coaches like Cecilia, Jackie, Lea & Tj open one’s mind of unlimited possibilities and help you believe in your potential to reach for my unimaginable. ™

Just want to honor them right now, I speak blessings and more blessings upon their life and that they may be able to bless others more with their gifts and talent. God bless you more guys!

For the First time in Forever

♬♬♬ Sure you can, I know you can! ‘Cause for the first time in forever you don’t have to be afraid, we can work this out together, we’ll reverse this storm you’ve made. Don’t panic! We’ll make the sun shine briiiiiight! We can face this thing together, we can face this thing together, we can face this thing together…..and everything will be all right!!!” ♬♬♬

#JourneyBegins #HarayaCoaching #TransformativeCoaching

5 Steps to Living your Best Life (Infographic)

Posted by: Jackie Caniza | Posted on July 17, 2018. Posted in Journal.

This is what I would like my children to know about how they might live their best life:

Never stop learning. Learn something new every year, whether it’s academic, a new hobby, a creative skill or sport. When you put yourself in student mode regularly, you remind yourself that there is so much more you don’t know.
Always be grateful and count your blessings. Realize that you are given so much even without you asking.
Strive to BE good and DO good, for the sake of others. When we focus our attention on helping someone else, we become genuinely happier.
Be generous with smiles and hugs. The world will be a much better place for it.
Surround yourself with people who will bring out the best in you. It may not always be pleasant though so be prepared for some difficult conversations.
Baby steps, as long as they are steps in the right direction, are good steps and will get you closer to your dreams.
If you need a nudge, get a coach

Check out the infographic below:

Why Every Mother Needs a Life Coach

Posted by: Lea Ungson | Posted on May 13, 2018. Posted in Journal.

In this fast-paced world that we live in, it gets harder and harder to keep up with the demands of day-to-day life. If there’s anyone that exemplifies this best, it would have to be a mother. Not only does she have to juggle the demands of motherhood, she resorts to multitasking to satisfy her many other roles such as being a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a career woman – all that and more. Managing to balance all that is a feat in itself, not to mention her innate instinct to put her family first. It is inevitable to feel overwhelmed every once in a while. After all, she is still human.

All mothers encounter a different range of problems in life. Some may experience making a big sacrifice in their dreams or desires to make way for the interest of their family. Some may experience trouble in striking the right balance between work and family. Some may be feeling burnt out and have lost their sense of purpose. Amidst all this, a mother will always strive to be her best, because she wants nothing less for her family. To help this special woman be able to realize her full potential, rediscover herself, harness her innate power and ultimately transform her life, having a coach would be valuable in keeping things in perspective. After all, every superhero needs some back-up from time to time, and who better to call than a coach?

Mothers, the gift of coaching is for you! Get in touch with us today and experience Coaching and claim the life that you envision for yourself.

Win a Life Coaching Package with Haraya

Posted by: Haraya Coaching | Posted on September 1, 2017. Posted in Journal.

Contest date

The contest will begin on September 1, 2017. Closing date for entry will be October 13, 2017, 11:59pm.
After this date no further entries to the competition will be permitted.

Submission of Entry

The participant will creatively answer: “5 reasons why you want to experience life coaching” (ex. through photos, videos, essay, etc.) that must be posted online.
Tag Haraya Coaching on Facebook and/or Instagram. The post must be public.
Use the hashtags #HarayaCoaching #HarayaCoachingAt5
The entrant must be following Haraya Coaching on Facebook and Instagram (Haraya Coaching / @harayacoaching) in order to join the competition.

Prize

Five winners will be chosen by the judges who will receive a 5-session of one-on-one life coaching with one of Haraya Coaches
Each session is one hour
A contract between the promoter (Haraya Coaching) and the coaching client will be signed and agreed by both parties
The prize is non-convertible to cash and non-transferable

Selection and Announcement of Winners

Five (5) winners will be chosen via a selection from the judges. Names of winners will be posted on the website, official Facebook page and Instagram accounts of the promoter.
The winners will be notified by an official email and/or DM on Facebook from the promoter. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, the promoter reserves the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.

Terms and Conditions

The promoter is Haraya Coaching/ Business Hat Inc.
The competition is open to all aged 13* or over except the close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the company or judging of the competition. If winner/s is outside Metro Manila, a virtual coaching will be in place. (*if minor, 17 and below, parent’s consent/endorsement is required).
The entrant must be following Haraya Coaching on Facebook and Instagram (Haraya Coaching / @harayacoaching) in order to join the competition.
There is no entry fee or no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions and have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Official Rules.
Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter is via the official website of Haraya Coaching. Link: http://harayacoaching.com
Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
Haraya Coaching‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
Haraya Coaching shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. You understand that you are providing your information to Haraya Coaching and not to Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. By participating in this promotion you agree to a complete release of Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn from any claims.

Stepping back to Move Forward: A Teen’s Take on Making a Mark

Posted by: Andrea Mariel Ungson, as shared with her mother, Coach Lea Ungson | Posted on August 29, 2017. Posted in Journal.

“I have always found comfort in seeking my parents’ advice, and we make it a point to sit down and talk things over.”

One’s teenage years are definitely quite a ride. In my experience, I can say I’ve grown so much from both my successes and failures – and it has all added up to make me who I am today, and get me where I am today.

There are times now, being in college, that I find myself a little overwhelmed with things. Like anyone else, I have big dreams and goals I want to achieve; however, getting swamped with a heavy workload, chasing deadlines and losing sleep it sometimes feels like too much all at once. I have always found comfort in seeking my parents’ advice, and we make it a point to sit down and talk things over. They always remind me to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. It’s a much-needed reality check that helps me get back on track and see what I need to change to be able to move forward. I tend to overthink things too much, so it also helps to take a little breather and focus on doing things one step at a time.

After graduating high school, I realized that I didn’t get to do much for myself. As I was listing my accomplishments for my yearbook write-up, I thought back to all the times I didn’t grab an opportunity because I doubted myself and I didn’t want to risk failing. From then on, I promised myself that I’ll do more in college. I knew that I just had to set my mind on it and focus on the bigger purpose, so back in my first year of college my friends and I decided to join a competition and we came up with a business plan for a social enterprise which aims to help densely populated poor communities and the growing problem of plastic waste. Our group was chosen to be in the Top 12 finalists, and that in itself was a cause for celebration. I can say that it was pretty fulfilling to have been able to start something like that. I believe I still have a long way to go in terms of making my mark in this world – but I’m proud of the little ones I’ve made so far.

Helping Kids find their Purpose

Posted by: Jackie Caniza | Posted on August 23, 2017. Posted in Journal.

By helping our kids realize their own purpose, they become more accountable for themselves and their future.

I have two teenage daughters. My eldest is about to start college and my youngest is in 10th grade. Every day, I’m still learning and growing as a parent and I can’t say I’ve mastered my parenting skills at all. Far from it. There’s still so much trial and error. Some things I learn the hard way and others I feel like I score big time due to luck. Over the years of doing so, I’ve picked up a few things that I feel would add value to those who are just starting their parenting journey. In no way is this intended to be a fix-all or fail-safe list. Just a few things I hope will help.

Here are the things that I feel will help kids begin to figure out their purpose. Some Do’s and Don’ts I wish I knew earlier myself.

Do…

…encourage them to try new and different things. Kids need to explore as much options as they can so they can narrow them down to things they eventually find interesting enough to pursue. Give them a good variety of things to try in different areas like art, music, sports, etc. Ask them to join new clubs at school that spark their interest.

…talk to them about the careers, businesses and jobs that other people do. Then watch for cues that might signal an interest in them. Very often, kids are only exposed to what their parents do and don’t learn enough about what else they could consider.

…let them fail. There is so much to learn in failing. It teaches resilience, humility, perseverance and so much more. If we are too quick to come to their rescue or solve a problem for them, it may not be helpful in the long run.

…expose them to work that helps others. If they know that the field they eventually want to get into can also help others, it teaches them compassion and the value of meaningful work.

Don’t…

…let them quit too early. If they sign up for a class, make sure they finish the whole season at least. Helping them to follow through and stick to decisions teaches them to be more persevering in the long term.

…use words like, “There’s no money in that” or “there’s no future in that field.” Too often, I hear kids decide on a college course because their parents told them that the one they really wanted had no future in it. How do we even know that for sure? These days, so many new businesses and new careers exist that were not around when we were growing up. We’re really not in any position to tell our kids that the field they want to pursue will NOT have a future. And if it doesn’t exist yet, why not create it?

…belittle their problems. Everything is relative. For teens, everything might seem to be exaggerated. A little problem means the end of the world, and we tend to shrug it off or set them aside. If they come to you with a seemingly small issue, listen intently and help them to figure out what they want to do about it. Making them feel that you are supporting them will make them feel more comfortable to try things on their own.

…just focus on the results. Having good grades or garnering medals are good outcomes. Give more emphasis on the learning process and the journey they take. What effort paid off? How did they overcome obstacles? These are the things they will bring with them in the future. By helping our kids realize their own purpose, they become more accountable for themselves and their future. They also enjoy the process even more. I hope this simple list helps other parents to try new things with their kids and, by doing so, learn a little something about themselves too.

7-Day Make your Mark Challenge for Leaders

Posted by: Haraya Coaching | Posted on August 14, 2017. Posted in Journal.

Last week, we posted some reflection questions for leaders and professionals such as “where do you see yourself in the next 5 or 10 years in your life/career?”; “what is the most meaningful to you that you can turn into something purposeful?”; and “Are you on the right career path?”

We want to challenge all leaders and professionals to make their mark in their career life and in the workplace.

The 7-day Make Your Mark Challenge for Leaders

Take the 7-day challenge now and see yourself develop and grow as a leader you want to become!

Day 1. Nurture relationships/ Serve your team

Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.- John C. Maxwell

Day 2. Make a gratitude and affirmation journal

Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you- how small and simple it may be.

Day 3. Pray and/or meditate

Why Mindfulness and Meditation matter in leadership?

“A study conducted by Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) determined that meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s gray matter. The study only lasted eight weeks and in that time they found benefit equal to prescription drugs—and without the side effects.”

Day 4. Set and track a personal growth goal

Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. – John F. Kennedy

Day 5. Perform random acts of kindness

Is it hard to be a “nice boss”?

“Harvard Business School’s Amy Cuddy and her research partners have also shown that leaders who project warmth – even before establishing their competence – are more effective than those who lead with their toughness and skill. Why? One reason is trust. Employees feel greater trust with someone who is kind.”

Day 6. Be a role model

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means. – Albert Einstein

Day 7. Coach or mentor someone

Do you dream of helping your team through coaching? BE A CERTIFIED COACH NOW!

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How to Transform your Life?

Posted by: Haraya Coaching | Posted on August 1, 2017. Posted in Journal.

In the previous entry of TJ Nadres about Transformation, he shared his journey of changes in his personal life and relationships. In this post, we summarized coaching tips from Haraya Coaches when asked how to achieve transformation in your life.

Coaching Tips: How to Transform your life?

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Step out of the comfort zone to experience something new in the courage zone and be surprised with what else you’re capable of.
Believe in opportunities. If you have a mindset of looking at situations as opportunities to learn or grow versus things that “always seem to happen to you,” you have much more room for transformation.
What are you thankful for in your life? Having an attitude of gratitude leads to more blessings appreciation
Take baby steps. Instead of waiting for the big change, take smaller steps that bring you closer to where you want to go. Baby steps, as long as they are headed in the right direction, will eventually get you there.
Surround yourself with people who add value to your life. If you find yourself around people who drain you and bring you down, find new people to hang around. You become the average of the people you spend most time with so make it count.
Pursue your goals and enjoy the process. Goals are important they give us direction and purpose. While pursuing your goals always check in with yourself and think about the person you are becoming in the process of achieving your goals. Goals transform us.
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Our form constantly evolves and new experiences stretch our mind, body and spirit. What new experience has shaped you?
What new perspective can you focus on today? Celebrate every circumstance; triumphs or trials both offer learning and growth opportunities.
Be clear on what’s most important. Every day we make choices about what to do with our time and how to spend your energy. If your purpose and values are clear, the choices shouldn’t be too difficult to make.
Hire a Coach. I’ve had some really valuable conversations with my own Coach, especially when it came to making difficult life decisions or sorting out things I feel stuck with. Everyone could use a Coach, including Coaches.

What is Transformation?

Posted by: TJ Nadres | Posted on July 24, 2017. Posted in Journal.

As I evolved and transformed, it was not all an external, physical change, rather an inner change that manifested itself with a positive outcome.

When asked the question, my first instinct was to look it up. The Cambridge English Dictionary defines transformation as ,“a complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved”. In short, it is change for the better.

My life in transformation

And I then started thinking about how I have transformed over the years; and surprisingly I realized that I have had several transformations throughout my life. In my career, I was an assistant (utusan) in our struggling family business, then moved on to being a salesman for an oil company, to starting and running a logistics company; and then went on work for a Multi-national Direct Selling Company. Somewhere along the way, I also tried to be a direct seller myself, became a consultant; and then became partner in a business where I have transformed into a Coach. Even in my personal life, I see so many transformations- from being a child, to being a teenager, becoming a Dad, to learning to be a father-in-law, and very soon be a grandfather!

Having gone through so many transformations in my role and my relationships, I find myself asking how it all happened, and how I managed to course through it all. I was not born knowing how to do and be all of those versions of me, yet here I am contented that my transformed life and transformed self turned out quite well. It had my share of bumps & bruises along the way and I would like to think that they made my transformation even more meaningful. As I evolved and transformed, it was not all an external, physical change, rather an inner change that manifested itself with a positive outcome. And that is what I would consider to be most impactful — when the transformation is triggered by a positive change that begins within us.

What is Transformation?

It reminds me of the Bible passage, “When I was a child, I talked like a child; I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me”. Growing up is not only a physical change of becoming taller and bigger. It means inner change that makes us think, behave and decide like a grown, mature individual. When I became a father, I had to learn to expand my focus from just myself to including my children; and at times putting their interests ahead of mine. When I became a Coach I had to learn to LISTEN without judgement or bias; hear people’s feelings and be a guide for someone’s self-realizations.

What is Transformation?

It is the result or manifestation of changes that we do within ourselves. For us to transform our lives we need to make positive decisions and changes in the way we do things. Most importantly, we need to be willing to transform and be transformed

I think Mark Twain captures embracing transformation so inspiringly in these words – “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones that you did do”. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER.”

Enjoy the journey of transformation!

A Coach? Why? What’s wrong with me?

Posted by: Cecilia Schrijver | Posted on July 18, 2017. Posted in Journal.

Coaches don’t help people. Coaches help people help themselves.

There you are at your desk and your manager approaches you and says, how about some leadership coaching for you to help with your career path? Or here you are enjoying a nice cup of coffee with a friend and she mentions this great coach that really helped her and suggests that you get in touch too.

Often a first thought or reaction is: Why? What’s wrong with me?

Or what actually IS coaching? I am sort of excited about it, but I have no idea and I don’t have any “issues” to talk about right now.

What is coaching?

It’s a very normal reaction, especially if we are throwing around the word “help” into our conversations. We find that there is often a misconception about what real coaching is. We notice that some see it as remedial action where something needs to be “fixed” or behavior needs to be “corrected” or it’s confused with mentoring where the Coach tells you and advices you what to do to help your situation.

Coaching is NOT that

And for those that are “sort of excited” they may shy away from engaging or speaking to a Coach because they don’t know where to begin or what to bring.

Coaching becomes this elusive concept.

Coaching as a profession

We at Haraya would love to break these beliefs, thoughts and barriers that stand between Coaching and You! And provide you with an experience that is the real deal so to speak.

Yes, Coaching is a helping profession. Yes, Coaches help people. And, Yes, you can engage a coach when you need “help”. AND Coaching is so much more than that!

Coaching HELPS people understand what really matters to them. Coaching HELPS people gain clarity, focus and motivation in any of their current situations. And most importantly, Coaching HELPS people find a more powerful sense of self. That person that already lives inside of you that is aligned to purpose, values and your goals. That person that can find peace in the present moment and that person that continues to learn and grow from experiences on this journey we call life.

Coaches don’t HELP you by telling you what to do, Coaches help you by guiding you through a process, by asking thought provoking questions, by challenging you, by helping you focus on what really matters to you and by believing in you.

So in fact, Coaches don’t help people. Coaches help people help themselves.

So, what would you like “help” with today?

If this post sparked your curiosity or provoked even more questions about this topic make sure you get in touch with us and we’d be happy to chat more with you about this thing called: Coaching!

Live your imaginable.

My Haraya Journey

5 Steps to Living your Best Life (Infographic)

Why Every Mother Needs a Life Coach

Win a Life Coaching Package with Haraya

Contest date

Submission of Entry

Prize

Selection and Announcement of Winners

Terms and Conditions

Stepping back to Move Forward: A Teen’s Take on Making a Mark

Helping Kids find their Purpose

By helping our kids realize their own purpose, they become more accountable for themselves and their future.